Title: Licensing Inspector

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Up to $76,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: PENINSULA LICENSING OFFICE

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Licensing Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections, investigations, and compliance reviews of licensed child care centers, family day homes, and other regulated care settings. This position ensures that facilities operate in accordance with Virginia’s child care licensing regulations and standards, with a focus on health, safety, staffing, and program operations. The Inspector documents findings, issues corrective actions when necessary, and provides guidance to providers to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. By maintaining a consistent presence in the field and collaborating with child care operators, the Licensing Inspector plays a key role in safeguarding children and supporting the Department’s commitment to high-quality care across the Commonwealth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmental, social, emotional, health/medical needs of children served in regulated programs.
• Skill in working effectively within difficult and hostile situations to provide quick responses and resolve problems.
  
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, both orally and in writing, and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
  
• Ability to operate basic office and mobile computer systems/programs.
  
• Knowledge of evidence collection practices and analysis techniques.

Additional Considerations

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in human services, public administration, child development, related practice or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is preferred.
  
• Experience preparing for or conducting facility licensing inspections
  
• Education or equivalent experience as a program director in child care
  
• Successful completion of fingerprint-based criminal history background check and a valid driver's license

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@doe.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.